Celestia shook her head but smiled anyways before starting for the door. She paused before opening it. “It might be better if we just teleport out of the castle.”

Luna nodded and headed for the balcony. Celestia smiled as the world swiftly shifted around them. They were now standing outside the main gates of the castle.

“Where do we begin, sister?” Luna asked, obviously trying to hide her excitement.

“I’m not sure, I suppose we should find someplace to go. Let’s find someone to ask.” Celestia began to walk and Luna followed close behind. No one was in sight but dull music and the sound of laughter echoed off the buildings ahead. The sisters looked at each other and nodded before galloping towards the sounds.

When the source of the noise came into view, the street lamps showed a neon blue sign hanging over a set of jewel encrusted wooden doors. Lunar Tavern had several small groups of ponies standing near the doors.

Luna’s wings popped open with excitement, “Let’s go inside!” She exclaimed happily.

Celestia calmly raised a hoof to Luna’s chest. “Hang on, Luna. Get your wings in order first, when was the last time you were in a tavern?”

“Umm…” Luna sat down and her wings slumped down her sides, “Well, it was before we were princesses… a few hundred years? Huh, It’s been awhile, hasn’t it.”

“Yes, yes it has,” she smirked. “Things have changed but for now, just stay with me.”

Luna nodded, “Well, I think we can both manage to adapt to the situation.” She shoved passed Celestia’s hoof and started towards a group of three. As they neared two ponies standing nearby the door, they both turned to the newcomers. One, a dark blue unicorn stallion with a black mane and tail, gave a friendly smile. “Hello, ladies,” he said with a finely-tuned voice. “I don’t believe I’ve seen you two before.”

The other pony standing nearby was a pure white pegasus with a dark red mane and tail, she simply smiled and nodded her greetings. Celestia smiled in return, “Well, that may be because this is the first time we’ve been in Canterlot. Beautiful city. My sister and I are actually from Vancouver.”

The stallion nodded. “So this is your first night in this wonderful city, perhaps I could show the two of you around town. Maybe even buy you a drink or two, this bar right here has some of the best drinks in all of Equestria.”

The pegasus mare giggled a little but otherwise said nothing. Celestia smiled at her before giving the stallion her attention. “I think my sister and I will be fine for tonight. We’ll be leaving at dawn.”

“Well, can I, at least, accompany you inside?” he asked curiously, testing the limits of her patience. She looked over her shoulder at her sister who nodded, her eyes still sparkling with excitement. Celestia looked back to the unicorn. “I suppose. First, what’s your names?”

He smirked, “I’m Alister, pleasure to meet you.”

“And I’m Parish. Parish Snowfall.” She took a step forward and cocked her head sideways with a smile.

Celestia's mind spun a little, "I've heard rumor of you, Alister"

A knowing smirk spread across his lips. "Really now, how so?"

Celestia rolled her eyes. "Not much, just that you're quite the thief."

Alister chuckled a bit and glanced back at Parish. "It appears my reputation precedes me yet again.”

Author's Note

Sorry about that! XD I just realized! I had accidently posted chapter 3 instead of chapter 2! FORGIVE ME!!!!